A Tea Luncheon

I always say, "You meet the nicest people over tea", and yesterday was no exception.  Back in July a lovely lady contacted me saying she had six vintage teacups that needed a new home either for my personal use or at The Whitney.  I invited her to come for tea and yesterday was the day we set.

Janice is a busy lady.  She's a member of the Rochester [MI] Quester's Chapter [where she is an officer], she volunteers at Meadowbrook Hall [where she and her husband recently received a prestigeous award], she is a DAR member, and as owners of Model T and Model A cars, she and her husband enjoy participating in several vintage car festivals/shows. 

I previously met Janice at teas at Meadowbrook Hall, Quester Luncheons, and a tea honoring Clara Ford, but I never had the opportunity to sit and chat with her until yesterday.

I prepared a light lunch suitable for fall and the accompanying the tablescape.

Menu: Apple Cider and Apple Cinnamon Hot Tea; Pumpkin Bread with Apple Butter, Chicken Salad Croissant; Pasta Salad; and Apple Crisp with Ice Cream for dessert.

Before Janice's arrival I had decided I'd give the teacups to The Whitney, but when I saw them I had second thoughts. They're lovely vintage teacups from Austria, and they'd only get broken at The Whitney, so I promised one to a server at The Whitney and am still deciding what I'll do with the other five.  Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Janice.

I was also gifted with a container of delicious Scottish Shortbread that Janice made.  It's perfect with a cup of tea.